Honolulu, Hawaii- Hawaii’s 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Commemorative Committee is compiling a database of Hawaii-based Vietnam-era veterans. The committee is leading the state’s efforts to honor the service and sacrifice of Vietnam-era veterans, from 2015 through 2017.

There are an estimated 36,000 Vietnam-era veterans living in Hawaii. The committee is attempting to collect contact information on all Vietnam-era veterans to ensure that they are invited to upcoming events and that they receive the honors to which they are entitled. The committee’s mission will be complete when all Vietnam War Veterans have been thanked and honored for their service, valor, and sacrifice. This includes their families, especially families who lost loved ones during the Vietnam War.